Traditional Hummus
Angie McGowan
Hummus flavored in the traditional way with tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz bag garbanzo beans
- Water
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4 Tbs tahini paste (up to 1/4 cup is desired)
- 3 Tbs lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- Cumin, smoked paprika, or sumac as garnish
Directions
- Soak beans overnight in enough water so that it is 3 to 4 inches above the beans. Do not change the soaking/cooking water at any time.
- Add about 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring beans to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and cook for 2–3 hours or until very tender but not falling apart. You may have to add additional water during the cooking process.
- The beans should have just enough cooking water left so that they are surrounded but not covered in their water and the water has thickened. Let the beans cool.
- Place half the beans and their cooking water in the food processor—save the other half in the fridge or freezer for another day.
- Add the tahini paste. Add a little at a time until you get the desired taste.
- Add lemon juice and garlic. Add olive oil until the hummus is the desired consistency.
- Serve sprinkled with smoky cumin, smoked paprika, sumac, or a combination of all three.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 218
Calories from Fat 109 (50%)
(20%)Total Fat 13g
(9%)Saturated Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
(0%)Cholesterol 0mg
(26%)Sodium 614mg
(7%)Potassium 257mg
Total Carbohydrate 20g
(20%)Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(16%)Protein 8g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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